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Toxic shock killed four-year-old Samantha

BUBBLY little girl Samantha Mitchelson died from "toxic shock" - a condition that kills just three people a year in the UK. Read

Hazelrigg farm goes up in flames

A FARMER has told how he raced to save his animals and machinery as a huge fire blazed. Read

Walker man in court over Harry Lindley murder

A MAN from Walker has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of a former Army captain who was found battered in his own home. Read

Plane named after Kevin Keegan

A GATESHEAD youngster's latest masterpiece is set to take pride of place on Toon manager Kevin Keegan’s office wall. Read

Giant robot unveiled as Christmas panto star

STORMING through crowds like a futuristic nightmare, this metallic monster had youngsters screaming with excitement yesterday. Read

Tyneside models hit vintage charity shops

VINTAGE boutiques are the alternative bargain-hunter’s dream. From flares, to frocks, worn-in leather to wacky hats, the range is big enough to satisfy all tastes. Read

Fun-loving dad dies in drunken prank

IT WAS a drunken prank to entertain watching revellers. But Alex Davison's boozed-up antics ended in tragedy when he fell 20ft to his death. Read

Big Brother hopeful Jennifer Clark 'to be evicted'

BIG BROTHER hopeful Jennifer Clark could soon be heading back to the North after the bookies made her odds-on favourite to get the boot. Read

Portuguese mugging leaves Gateshead man critical

A GOLFER is fighting for his life in a Portuguese hospital after being brutally mugged while on holiday. Read

Hit-and-run driver hits two women

A DRIVER ploughed into two women before reversing over them. The suspect reportedly fled the scene, leaving a 19-year-old and her grandmother critically injured. Read

Charity appeal gets PM backing

PRIME Minister Gordon Brown gave the thumbs-up to the Chronicle’s Maggie’s appeal today when he arrived in the North East for a tour of the region. Read

Sunshine Fund run: Your results

HUNDREDS of runners raised money for the Chronicle’s Sunshine Fund when teams from businesses swapped their suits for T-shirts and shorts. Read

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Kenton man arrested after armed police drama

POLICE fired baton rounds at a suspected gunman in Kenton, Newcastle, after mistaking his cigarette lighter for a firearm, it has emerged. Read

Walker man charged over Army vet's murder

A MAN has been charged with the murder of 89-year-old Army veteran Harry Lindley, who was found badly beaten at his home in Newcastle. Read

Nine soldiers on trial over brawl in Cyprus bar

A SOLDIER from Newcastle is among nine British squaddies who have gone on trial accused of starting a mass brawl at a bar in Cyprus. Read

Hit-and-run driver reversed over two women

A HIT-AND-RUN driver collided with two women before reversing over them. The victims, aged 19 and 59, were left with serious injuries after the car mounted the kerb in Houghton le Spring. Read

First photo released of stabbed Gosforth mother

BEAMING for the camera, this is the tragic young mum stabbed to death. Nicola Morrin, 26, was found in her flat in Bramwell Court, Rydal Road, Gosforth, Newcastle, in a suspected domestic attack. Read

Takeover safeguards 1,000 jobs at furniture firm

FURNITURE company ScS Upholstery has announced more than 1,000 jobs have been saved after the firm was taken over. Read

Runners jog on for Chronicle Sunshine Fund run

HUNDREDS of runners put their best foot forward for the Sunshine Run. And they were rewarded with a spot of their own sunshine too, as the rain held off for the seventh annual riverside fun run. Read

Help us find the North East's top neighbour

TODAY we launch our annual search for the North East’s best neighbour. The Chronicle’s Good Neighbours award aims to highlight the ordinary folk who perform extraordinary feats. Read

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